In a significant cultural restitution, New York authorities announced the return of 657 antiquities valued at $14 million to India. This move, led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr., includes items connected to the alleged art smuggler Subhash Kapoor. The ceremony took place at the Indian consulate and is part of broader efforts to combat the massive trafficking networks targeting India's cultural heritage. The return coincided with comments from New York City’s first democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who suggested that Britain should return the historically significant Koh-i-Noor diamond to India. Mamdani's remarks come amid a backdrop of ongoing debates over colonial history and ownership claims from India, Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan regarding the diamond. The mayor's administration has characterized New York's history as one of colonization and exploitation, further complicating the narrative surrounding the Koh-i-Noor. The return of these artifacts underscores the need for continued efforts to recover stolen cultural heritage.